made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917.
This two-tone 14K gold antique necklace features three old mine cushion cut Siberian amethysts of bright lavender purple color accented by two small green demantoids.
Estimated total amethyst weight is 11 carats.
Marked on bezels and chain with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard, Moscow assay mark, and maker’s initials ‘ФД’.
Length of the pendant is 53 mm (2 1/8 in.)
Length of the chain is 55.3 cm (22 in.)
Russian amethysts are no longer mined. They are rare and could be found only in antique jewelry from the Tsarist era or early Soviet era (1920s-1950s).
